Cost of Living in Oakville
Summary of cost of living in Oakville, Canada:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,653.6$ (4,986.9C$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 989.9$ (1,351.1C$), excluding rent.
- Oakville is 39.9% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Oakville is, on average, 61.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 103.00 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.50 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.67 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.30 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.19 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.49 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.58 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.42 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.08 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.49 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.81 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.29 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.10 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.75 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.49 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.82 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.25 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.87 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.86 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.10 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.00 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.25 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.99 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.42 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,580.00 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,641.72 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 152.50 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 42.50 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 71.25 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 60.00 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 0.00 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,425.00 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,625.00 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 97.97 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 121.18 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 155.96 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 150.88 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,427.50 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,187.50 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,670.00 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,394.00 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 540.00 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 929.02 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,370.55 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.39 | |
Prices in Oakville
This city had 121 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 28 March 2026
Last update: 28 March 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Burlington | 9.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hamilton | 19.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brampton | 25.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Toronto | 26.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vaughan | 34.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Richmond Hill | 39.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brantford | 39.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guelph | 42.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cambridge | 44.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in St.Catharines | 45.37 miles |
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im cool
on Nov 09, 2020:
if you need a friend come to the McDonalds by your place ill be there